Family Controls Approved for Main App but Not Extension – Blocking

Hi everyone,

I’m developing a screen-time and focus app that uses Apple’s Family Controls framework to block distracting apps and reward users through a gamified experience.

Apple approved Family Controls (Distribution) for the main app identifier, but they did not approve the required extension target (which implements DeviceActivityMonitor, required for the framework to function).

Because of this, I can’t archive or upload the app to TestFlight — and I’ve been stuck in limbo for over 2 months.

This is severely delaying my launch. The app works perfectly, but I can’t release it because the extension wasn’t included in the entitlement approval.

Has anyone else run into this with Family Controls? Is there any known way to escalate or fast-track approval for additional app IDs or targets?

Would really appreciate any help, advice, or hacks. 🙏

Thanks, Enzer